Sonic Generations Gameplay Trailer

After the teaser video that SEGA released not so long ago, we now have gameplay footage of the upcoming game Sonic Generations. A Sonic game which features both the green eyed modern Sonic and the stubby fat Classic Sonic.

From the looks of it, the game uses the same engine from Sonic Colors. A mix of both fast paced 2D and 3D gameplay which I think worked well in Sonic Colors. I'm sure some of you speculated that since the game has 2 Sonics in it, that it would be a co-op game. The trailer shows no signs of co-op gameplay and if you notice, Classic Sonic did not have a shot of 3D gameplay nor the ability to boost.

As to how both Sonic will interact in the game is still unknown. We just have to wait for further news from SEGA.

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PokéWalker more accurate than other pedometers

Evaluated against two other dedicated pedometers, the Pokéwalker - an add-on device for the HeartGold and SoulSilver Pokémon titles - is the most accurate device for counting steps, according to researchers at Iowa State University.

The results were presented recently at an experimental biology conference by Lorraine Lanningham-Foster, an Iowa State professor who has been studying the Pokéwalker's usefulness since its release. This study, which found the Pokéwalker most accurate counting steps taken on a treadmill at four different speeds, is a first step in ongoing research on the device, and how it encourages physical activity among kids.

"Pokémon is a big toy for kids," Lanningham-Foster said. "And that's why I was so interested in it is the idea that we have yet another active gaming format for kids."

If you're thinking this research is being funded by Nintendo, nope; it's funded by Iowa State's Nutrition and Wellness Research Center.

Source: PokemonPodcast

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Two Worlds 2 expansion: Pirates of the Flying Fortress announced

Uh yea i guess Topware isn't done with Two Worlds 2. The game is huge and they decided to make it even bigger by releasing an expansion pack. Apparently Two Worlds 2 did really well for them since a third is planned and now this. The Two Worlds site mentions that the expansion will be adding new content, weapons, added weather effects like thunder and rain storms, added animations and a lot more. It will be released as a multi platform title and is aiming for a September 2011 release.

Two Worlds 2 is an open world RPG similar to Elder scrolls but played in third person. The unique feature in Two Worlds 2 is their customization from improving equipment by adding extra effects to creating your own magic spell. It was a good RPG and has a crazy amount of content that you can just spend 50+ hours if you do most of the side quests.

I  did a review of  Two Worlds 2 and was fun while it lasted, but I'm not sure if i want to spend for an expansion pack. We'll see when we hear more info about it.

Update - Battlefield 3 Full length " fault line" gameplay trailer

We posted two days ago about the unlocking of the full 12 minute gameplay trailer with commentary on Facebook. Well their currently at 785,862 likes but the full length video is already out but not with commentary.

The full length trailer is pretty much all that you've seen so far put together. Some parts are longer in this trailer and we all may have seen this already, it's still worth the watch.

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Support the Facebook Battlefield page if you want to the see video again but this time with commentary. Their so close to their goal and all you have to do to help them reach the finish line is to press that like button.

Will we be seeing a Wii 2 at this year's E3?

There are rumors going around that Nintendo is working on the Wii's successor. Sporting HD capabilities and "built-in" HD video screen as well as graphics that will surpass the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Publishers are already planning launch titles and the new controller will be tablet of sorts. An iPad with buttons. Of course this is all just speculation and Nintendo is denying any of these statements but expect the formal announcement to be made before or during this year's E3 ( Electronic Entertainment Expo).

Maybe this is the reason why there seems to be no other major Wii game announcement outside of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. It's no surprise to me that Nintendo is working on a new platform, what worries me though is that graphical horsepower that rumors claim to be more powerful than the PS3 and 360 are obviously going happen, but maybe it'll be significantly weaker than whatever it is Sony and/or Microsoft will pull out in the future.

Nintendo has surprised us time and time again and for most part of gaming evolution has flagshipped many innovations of how we play video games either in our homes, on the bus, out in the park, or even on the can. I'm sure that they are gonna wow us again.